MSI Launches Wind12 U230 Light Notebook

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Am I the only one that thinks we have too many categories of notebook these days? It's getting to the point where it's hard to tell just what should be called what. Take the new MSI Wind12 U230. (via Engadget) It weighs less than 3 pounds (2.9, to be exact) and it packs a power-efficient 1.6 GHz Athlon Neo X2 processor. So far it sounds like a netbook.

Ahh...but it only offers 4 hours of battery life, and it comes with a 12.1” screen, which moves it from netbook to ultra-portable notebook. I think. Honestly, what we call it doesn't matter. It looks pretty and it has a “Brand new msi Ergonomic De-stress Keyboard”. Although I can't personally speak to how ergonomic that keyboard is, MSI seems to be quite proud of it.

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:11:56 CST | by Robert Evans

OLPC XO Laptop Will Be An eBook Computer By 2012

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There is some information about the OLPC project of Nicholas Negroponte. Apparently the 2nd generation OLPC XO laptop will be only a hardware upgrade of the current model and OLPC focuses on a completely new design for the 3rd generation which is supposed to hit the market in 2012.

Negroponte is quoted in an article on Xconomy that the XO 3.0 is a single sheet, completely plastic and unbreakable, waterproof, 1/4" thick, full color, reflective and transmissive, no bezel, no holes. 1W and a price of $75. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:08:57 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Acer Aspire AS8940G-6865 Core i7 Windows 7 Notebook On Sale

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Acer America introduced the Acer Aspire AS8940G-6865 notebook featuring the Intel Core i7 Quad-Core 720QM CPU and Windows 7 Home Premium.
Designed for entertainment and multimedia enthusiasts, the Aspire AS8940G-6865 Core i7 performance on a large 18.4-inch widescreen HD display.
Other features of the Acer Aspire AS8940G-6865 include NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M dedicated graphics, Blu-ray player, 4GB DDR3 RAM, Wifi 802.11n, Webcam, 500GB SATA HDD, 8-cell batter, Dolby Audio, Acer CineSound System with 5 speakers and Touch-Capacitive Media Control Interface. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS G51VX-A1 15.6-inch Gaming Notebook Review

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Tweaktown also tested the new ASUS G51VX-A1 15.6-inch Gaming Notebook. Read our Asus G51VX review here.
Quote from the review: "Back again with a new notebook and this time we are checking out the ASUS G51VX gaming notebook. It is a very nice change of pace to see a full on gaming notebook sitting on my desk rather than another netbook. ASUS is certainly more known for its netbooks than anything else, but the company knows how to build a nice gaming notebook, too. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus G51VX Gaming Notebook Computer Review

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Today I am checking out the Asus G51Vx gaming notebook. The machine has a quad core processor, NVIDIA graphics and much more. The gaming prowess of the notebook is very good.

The notebook is heavy and sucks battery power quickly, but many gamers will be willing to give up battery life for performance. The real question is will gamers be willing to cough up the high price tag Asus wants for the machine. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:50:54 CST | by Shane McGlaun

HP Pavilion DV6 Windows 7 Notebook Is Bestseller On Amazon

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The HP Pavilion DV6 15.6 inch notebook with Windows 7 Home Premium is leading the Notebook Sales Charts on Amazon.
The HP DV6-1350US is on sale on Amazon for only $599.99 with $50 post-purchase rebate.
This low price of course helps sell the HP DV6 as its MSRP is $899.99.
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Posted on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ToysRUs Big Book Is Live On Facebook

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As reported, ToysRUs announced their highly anticipated Big Book Toy catalog for the 2009 Holidays. The 80 page ToysRUs Big book will arrive this weekend. ToysRUs is giving a preview of the toy deals on their Facebook page today. The ToysRUs Big Book Preview is now live on FaceBook.
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Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:06:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Eye-Fi Now Uploads Video to Facebook

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Eye-Fi has announced a new update is available for users of the Eye-Fi line of SD cards for cameras. The latest update adds the capability to upload video directly from the camera to Facebook without needing to turn on a computer.

Photos and video can now be uploaded to more than 25 different websites. The memory card solutions range in price from $49 to $149 and are available in several different models. These things are perfect for the Facebook user who can’t seem to remember how to do the uploads manually. Read more

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Booq Unveils New Viper Rush XL Notebook Bag

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If you are in and out of the office a lot during the day or work from the road, a good laptop bag can not only protect your computer but it can give you a place to work where ever you are. Booq has announced a new semi-ridged laptop bag called the Viper Rush XL for $129.95. The bag fits up to 17-inch MacBooks and 15-inch PCs with a weight of 4.9 pounds.

The bag can be opened to about 120 degrees to allow you to work right out of the bag without having to remove your laptop. The bag is lined with foam and uses a YKK zipper. The bag also has room inside for basic accessories. Read more

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:56:27 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

ECTACO Releases Cheap jetBook Lite eBook Reader

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A company called ECTACO has unveiled what it claims to be the most affordable eBook reader available called the jetBook Lite. The device sells for $149 and supports most eBook formats. The device has been backed by Barnes & Noble for formats as well.

The jetBook Lite will now support DRM, ePub, Mobi, PRC, RTF, .txt, .pdf, .fb2, .jpg, .gif, .png, and .bmp. the device also supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Chinese, and other languages. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Virus Masquerades As Facebook Password Reset

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Heads up, readers. There's another deadly (well, not really. But it's pretty bad.) trojan virus squirreling around the Internet that could be a threat to you. Mashable.com reports that the virus comes in the form of an email from 'Facebook' asking for confirmation of a password reset. The 'new password' is hidden within an attachment. Opening it will fill your computer with more poison than a cyanide factory stocking up before the holidays.

Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:50:53 CDT | by Robert Evans

MSI eBook Reader Based On Nvidia Tegra Coming 2010

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eBook readers are soon going to be a standard offering by computer makers. According to Digitimes, MSI chairman Joseph Hsu said that MSI is currently in development of a Nvidia Tegra powered eReader.
Further details about the MSI eBook reader are supposed to be revealed in the first half of 2010. I assume we will see at least a glimpse of the MSI eBook reader at the CES 2010.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Finding My Windows 7 Notebook: A Retail Odyssey

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My journey began Wednesday night, at the Fry's Windows 7 Midnight Release Party. I spent hours there, talking to other customers and browsing a wide selection of laptops and netbooks, looking for the one that would be mine. Unfortunately, none of the machines I saw at Fry's that night met my needs. I have very specific requirements for my notebook.

In a few days, I'll be off to the U.K. After that I have a long jaunt in southeast Asia planned, followed by a leisurely ramble around central Europe. Because I'm fortunate enough to write for the Internet for a living, I'll continue to work my full-time job during my travels. In order to do that though I'm going to need a notebook to work (and live) out of.

Posted on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:42:29 CDT | by Robert Evans

Windows 7 Launch: Hot Windows 7 Notebooks On Sale

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Windows 7 is here! And with it is the huge wave of new Windows 7 Netbooks and Windows 7 notebooks. It is hard to actually identify the best new Windows 7 notebook. One that stands out though is the new HP Touchsmart TX2 with Windows 7 as it makes use of the Windows 7 Multi-touch features. Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft Signs Bing Deal With Facebook, Twitter

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Microsoft made waves today with the announcement that they signed two separate, non-exclusive deals with Facebook AND Twitter. (All Things Digital) This deal will allow Bing to integrate a real-time feed of updates from both websites into the Bing search engine. The deal will be announced officially by Microsoft digital head Qi Lu later today at the Web 2.0 Summit.

Both Twitter and Facebook are also in talks with Google to provide a similar service, but no agreement has yet been reached. This marks the first time that data and services are available through Bing, but not through Google. At least, theoretically it does. Integration of both sites will take several weeks (if not more) to nail down. It's still possible for Google to sign an agreement and beat Redmond to the punch, albeit not likely.

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:33:12 CDT | by Robert Evans

Cooler Master Unveils NA 65 and NA 90 Notebook Power Adapters

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Cooler Master is definitely known for its line of computer cases and other computer accessories. The company isn’t really super well known outside of the chassis realm for other products for notebooks. Cooler Master has debuted its new universal notebook power adapters called the NA 65 and NA 90.

The new adapters have passed the US EPA's Energystar requirements and are up to 90% efficient. Both of the power adapters come with nine different tips to make it compatible with most notebooks and to ensure that the user will be able to power and charge their notebooks. Read more

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:28:36 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D Windows 7 Notebook Debuts And Is On Sale

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The new Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D Windows 7 notebook already appeared in Europe, but was officially announced today in the United States. The Aspire 5738DG features the TriDef 3D solution, which includes a 3D screen, software and glasses to enable vibrant 3D visuals.

The new Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook is available on Amazon.com for $779.99 and will start shipping tomorrow when Windows 7 officially launches.
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Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:58:14 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Barnes & Noble nook eBook Unveiled And On Pre-Order

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Barnes & Noble announced their interesting new eBook reader dubbed nook and made it available for pre-order.
The nook makes the Amazon Kindle look a bit dated with its 2nd color display and overall good styling.
On top of that nook runs Android and can use Wifi in addition to the 3G AT&T network. Read more

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:46:20 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nook Is Barnes & Noble Color eBook Reader To Be Unveiled Today?

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I just got used to Kindle as a name for eBook readers, but Nook? According to the WSJ the Barnes & Noble eBook reader will be called Nook and have a color touch-screen.
The B&N Nook will have the same price as the Amazon Kindle ($259).

The WSJ got the above information from an Ad that will appear in the New York Times Book Review on Sunday. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:09:31 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gateway EC Series Win7 Notebooks Launch

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All of the major manufacturers are rolling out new lines in preparation for this week's launch of the Windows 7 OS. Gateway just sent out a press release announcing the launch of their new EC series of notebooks. These new Windows 7 machines will launch alongside the OS, and feature long battery life and a very thin body.

The EC58, 54 and 14 all feature 6-8 hours of battery life, at least according to Gateway. It's anyone's guess as to how long they can last in reality. The EC58 and 54 each weigh 5.29 lbs, and run about 1" thick. Both machines feature a 15.6" LED HD widescreen display. The EC14, on the other hand, is more of a portable model. It has an 11.6" screen, full-sized keyboard, and a weight of 3.79 lbs.

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:04:12 CDT | by Robert Evans

Logitech Notebook Kit MK605 Review

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Today I am looking at the Logitech Notebook Kit MK605. The kit combines three of the most common notebook accessories available into one package to make working from a notebook easier.

The kit includes a mouse, a keyboard, and a laptop riser. The riser raises the screen for more comfortable working. The mouse and keyboard also uses the new Logitech Unifying receiver. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:33:52 CDT | by Shane McGlaun